Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nursing instructor is preparing to illustrate the various changes between the nonpregnant and pregnant female bodies.The instructor should point out that the blood volume in the pregnant woman can increase by what percentage?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Blood volume in pregnancy increases by 40-45% to support fetal and maternal needs. Other percentages (A, C, D) are inaccurate based on physiological data.